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Ayler, Albert - Europe 1966 (4LP, Box Set, RSD 2023)

Ayler, Albert - Europe 1966 (4LP, Box Set, RSD 2023)

Format: LP

UPC: 711574885411

Release Date: 04/22/23

Condition: N

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Event: RECORD STORE DAY 2023
Release Date: 4/22/2023
Format: 4 x LP
Label: ORG Music
Quantity: 1900
Release type: 'RSD First' Release 

Europe 1966 is a box set consisting of live performances from free jazz visionary Albert Ayler. Each of the 4 LP's highlights some of the most magnificent moments on this European tour, showcasing Ayler and his bandmates at the height of their powers. The release includes performances from Berlin, Lörrach, Stockholm, and Paris, all of which occurred within a two week span. Ayler's masterful band on this tour included his brother Donald on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, William Folwell on double bass, and Beaver Harris on drums. These performances have been remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. The package also includes a 12 x 24 fold-out insert, featuring liner notes from John Litweller and photos from the tour. The release will be available for Record Store Day 2023, with each LP pressed on audiophile-grade black vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.

Berlin, November 3, 1966
A01_Truth Is Marching In 7:25
A02_Omega (Is The Alpha) 3:36
B01_Our Prayer - Truth Is Marching In 5:06
B02_Ghosts - Bells 11:29Lörrach/Germany on November 7, 1966.
C01_Bells 13:28
C02_Prophet 7:06
D01_Our Prayer - Spirits Rejoice 6:22
D02_Ghosts 3:26
D03_Truth Is Marching In 11:15Stockholm, November 10, 1966
E01_Truth Is Marching In 9:15
E02_Omega (Is The Alpha) 10:36
F01_Our Prayer - Bells 7:51
F02_Infinite Spirit - Japan 3:53Paris Jazz Festival on November 13, 1966.
G01_Ghosts 7:43
H01_Spiritual Rebirth - Light In Darkness - Infinite Spirit 11:00
H02_All - Our Prayer - Holy Family 4:45 

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GRADING

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New (N) (Not typically included in the Goldmine Standard)
New records are purchased directly from the label, distributor, or registered wholesaler. Records are still sealed. Jackets may have slight shelf wear, but media has never been played.
Mint (M)
Still sealed. Never played. No observable flaws.  Items have been purchased secondhand.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint (NM) record will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
The cover (and any additional packaging) has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable defects.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
The disc and LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be gently marred by spindle marks, paper scuffs, wrinkled corners, etc.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident, but will not overpower the music. Disc may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels, jackets, and inserts will have visible cosmetic flaws such as wrinkles, cut-outs, slight splitting, etc. However, it will usually have less than a dozen minor flaws.
Good (G)
A record in Good condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. 
Poor (P), Fair (F)
The record may be cracked, badly warped, or won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve may be water damaged, split, or heavily marred by wear and writing.
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